Gone are the good old days of the Glasshouse Tavern, a place etched in the collective memory of Wollongong's nightlife. For years, it stood as a shining beacon amidst the monopoly of RDL, a ruling empire that seemed impervious to change.
Back in its prime, the Glasshouse Tavern was a hub of excitement and camaraderie, where the young and restless would gather, hoping to create memories that would linger long after the night had ended. The music, the laughter, and the dancing created an atmosphere that could only be found within its hallowed walls.
However, not all was rosy in the world of Wollongong nightlife. There was a time when the Glasshouse Tavern found itself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. It earned the dubious honor of being named the state's second most dangerous venue. Fights were not uncommon, and the rowdiness of the crowd often overshadowed the carefree spirit of the place.
Amidst all the chaos, there was one beacon of light that could be found, a figure that stood out in the midst of turmoil. That was Clementine, a super-friendly and easily approachable security guard. Clementine was a fixture at the Glasshouse, a guardian angel of sorts. While the place had a reputation for trouble, Clementine's presence was a reassuring reminder that not all was lost.
With a kind smile and a calming presence, Clementine would navigate the tumultuous sea of patrons with grace and compassion, diffusing tense situations with a word and a gesture. His dedication to keeping the place safe while allowing everyone to have a good time made him a beloved figure in the eyes of regulars.
As time moved on, the Glasshouse Tavern eventually faded into the annals of history, a relic of a bygone era. The monopoly of RDL may have crumbled, and the venue itself may have been deemed dangerous in its heyday, but the memory of that super-friendly security guard named Clementine still lingers, a testament to the good that could be found even in the...
Read moreBeen banned from here for the past 5-6 months and still won't be let back in because someone put a roofie in my drink, vomited and passed out.
I've seen, and heard of people getting barred from here for much worse things like violent brawls or people getting stabbed, but you'd think after so much time they'd let someone with such a benign altercation back in, but every time i try to talk to them they just tell me to go away.
I would recommend going to a different venue, The harp hotel which is just around the corner from Crown, provides a much safer and fun atmosphere, with karaoke and 3 dance floors and plenty of outside room for smoking and also features pokies.
It's also a great place to go if you genuinely want to go meet new people and make some friends, Most people go to crown just to dance with their small friend groups, people aren't really interested in talking there, unless you've done something to seriously impress the crowd.
Crown is, and always will be a decrepit representation of everything wrong about the nightlife in Wollongong, don't go there, unless you want to be thrown out for things like dancing too good, which is also likely to get you...
Read moreI had arranged to have my daughters birthday party at the venue and paid for the food and some of the beverages in advance which was not meant to be served until she arrived. When we arrived the drinks and food was already served, the cocktails were watered down and in regards to music we were advised that upstairs was rnb and she would have a dj that would accommodate to the people at the venue and play a variety of music. This wasn’t the case, even though the dj and duty manager did try and rectify the problem. The matter then got worse as I had slipped on water and fell and was reported to the staff as another guest also nearly fell and then told that I still got up and danced!! How discriminatory as they don’t know how much pain I was in or the journey I was going through! I even have pictures and it was reported to the drs as I was due for surgery that week and was unable to spend quality time due to the injury. We have left several messages, texts and calls and still no response. We are wanting to discuss the situation and unfortunately we are still waiting to hear from...
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